Renewal dates for liquor licenses are determined by the location of the business. Oregon is divided into four renewal districts, with all licenses within a renewal district expiring on the same date. Go to the State Map(jpg) to view a map of the renewal districts.

Local government recommendations
The liquor license renewal process begins four months before the licenses expire, when the OLCC sends a list of licensees that are eligible for renewal to all cities and counties in a renewal district. They have 60 days to make a recommendation to the OLCC about the renewing licenses. During the 60 day period they can request an additional 45 days to investigate specific licenses, if they are considering an unfavorable recommendation. At the end of 60 days, if there is no recommendation for a license, the OLCC processes the renewal as if it received a favorable recommendation.

License renewal applications
License renewal applications are mailed to licensees approximately two months before the licenses expire. The license applicant must return the completed application to the OLCC at least 20 days before the license expires to avoid late fees. Applicants cannot legally sell or serve alcohol after the license expires.

Important renewal dates

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

Licensee lists to local governments

September

December

March

June

Application mailed to licensee

October

January

April

July

Late fees begin

December 12

March 12

June 11

Sept 11

Licenses expire

December 31

March 31

June 30

Sept 30

District 1: All of Multnomah County and the City of Portland north of Burnside Street.